I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N SR 304 · Structure no. 11000550172812B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Mt Pleasant Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.